Life is good.

On Thursday night (after an incredibly eventful day) we moved in to YWAM here :) our new home. There is six girls in our room- marina, sonya, and I from Canada, one girl from Dominican, one girl from switzerland, and one girl from the states. There is a pool in the center and three buildings. There is ten students in our school. It's been so fun so far- just taking it easy and meeting people. 

We went to some cliffs on saturday and jumped off. It was SO BEAUTIFUL. The water was so blue and clear. It was terrifying but so fun :) then we went to a beach. 

It's so encouraging to be around people who share the same heart and passion for here. It's also a blessing to see how God is at work in the lives of people here- from all around the world. 

Today we had orientation and it was fun- not too exciting but still fun. I am so looking forward to the coming months. It's been five days and this place already feels like home! :) 

Change.

Tomorrow we're leaving H3 to go to YWAM. We plan to go to NPH in the morning for the last time for a while! It's hard to explain to the kids that we're going to be in the country for so long just not with them. Especially the H3 boys. 

Being at NPH on monday was so awesome, got to spend quality time with everyone and loved every second. 

I'm excited for the change but also a little sad. It's bittersweet. Hard to believe it's already been well over a week since I've been home! Time flies :) 

P.S. i love pineapple juice. 

You lead, I'll follow.

The past two days have been so fantastic, just seeing everyone and getting used to here again. We went to NPH yesterday and it was so good being reunited with all those happy faces. My biggest highlight was definitely seeing Jesel :) He makes me smile. We had a good day just seeing everyone and spending time all the people who I've missed so much. It's crazy how much they grow and how much changes in only six months. Jesel is a GIANT. And makes fun of me all the time, as usual.

We went in to Batey Montey Christy and Batey Aleman to see Yaki for a little while in the morning and on our way back Kiki dropped the three of us off in Batey Nuevo so we could say our hello's. We went down to see the house that our group built and say hello down there. Jose's baby is due at the end of this month and he's excited to be a dad! It's so good to be back.

We went into San Pedro after NPH to get some stuff and visit Gerald! But he was in school when we arrived which is a good thing. He is no longer attending school at NPH.

Back at home we were relaxing and just taking it easy with the boys. They are back to normal and we are a little family. Sadly the only family that they really have. Love them so much. 6 more days!

The days are so full and long, but at the end they fly by!

Still feelin' so good to be the place where I love most. The simple life.

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Home is where the heart is.

Holaaaa! We arrived yesterday with no problems with baggage or anything! We were greeted by Kiki along with Guayoyo and Japo, two of our very favourite boys. The drive didn't feel very long and we had some good company :) We stopped at Jumbo to pick up some food and stuff and then continued to drop Guayo off in the batey. He wanted to stay with us but he had to go to school! Kiki said she might bring him out friday for a visit. 

Getting to H3 was exciting- felt like coming home. Some things have changed, but the important things stay the same. There's three dogs around now, and two of them had puppies. So right now there's 15 little puppies around!

It's so hot and so perfect- as always. Marina, Sonya, and I biked to the pool for internet and a little exploring around Juan Dolio this afternoon. 

 

Cold showers, constant music, good food, constant smoke in the air, tons of dogs, and the happiest people I know. 

Home. 

Hey!

I landed in Toronto yesterday and I'm thinking this is going to be an easy way to let everyone know what's going on in my world. I will post blogs when I can to keep my family and friends updated! Excited and ready for this adventure!